4.8 magnitude earthquake felt across the Northeast

The earthquake has shaken buildings across New York City. ((Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) / Getty Images)

The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily grounded all flights on Friday at Newark and John F. Kennedy International Airports in the tri-state area following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck New Jersey.

There were no immediate reports of damage following the tremor, which was felt across the Northeast.

“Air traffic operations have resumed at the airports affected by today’s earthquake,” the FAA wrote on X.

But it added midday Friday that there are now delays averaging 77 minutes heading into Newark airport. 

United Airlines airplanes proceed to a runway at Newark Liberty International Airport in front of the skyline of midtown Manhattan and the Empire State Building in New York City on Jan, 27, 2024, in Newark, New Jersey. (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images / Getty Images)

The earthquake measured at least 4.8 magnitude, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The measurement may change as the earthquake is investigated.

“My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said on X.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams encouraged residents to check on their loved ones, saying in a statement that “if you feel an aftershock, drop to the floor, cover your head and neck, and take cover under a solid piece of furniture, next to an interior wall, or in a doorway.”

“Our region just experienced an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7, with an epicenter near Readington in Hunterdon County,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy also said in a statement. “We have activated our State Emergency Operations Center. Please do not call 911 unless you have an actual emergency.” 

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 passenger plane arrives at JFK International Airport in New York City on Feb. 7. (Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)

New Jersey Transit said “Rail service system-wide is subject to up to 20-minute delays in both directions due to bridge inspections following an earlier earthquake.”

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre added on X that President Biden has been briefed on the earthquake.

“The White House is in touch with federal, state, and local officials as we learn more,” she added.

FOX Business’ Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.

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